Community Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for CFO Evolution - Community Support worker to join our team. As a support worker, you will be expected to do duties for a caseload of participants in a community environment. Starting with the first exchange and assessment with the participant and carry on with them during their sentence by providing guidance and encouraging support. Interventions will be given one-on-one and through group work to assist participants in overcoming challenges, reintegrating back into their communities, and exiting the course.

This initiative's goal is to establish safe spaces where people who have undergone rehabilitation may engage in a range of positive activities that increase social acceptance, improve their general health, and provide them with the skills they need to meet the many obstacles that are faced daily.

• Meet individual performance targets and contribute towards meeting team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Closely collaborate with volunteer peer mentors and/or mentors to help you manage your caseload more effectively and connect participants with resources for housing, substance use, physical and mental health, etc.
• Individually and as a team member, contribute towards a learning environment in which all colleagues are enabled to develop their skills and experience, and engage in activities to share best practice.
• To ensure effective case management and co‑ordination of risk with a particular focus on safeguarding of adults and children. This includes the timely notification of concerns regarding change in individual risk to the Probation Service and adhering to systems, policies and procedures to support the management of risk.
• Ensure all contractual targets are met.

• IAG Level 3 - desirable
• Experience managing a caseload of participants - desirable
• Knowledge of inputting and retrieving electronic data and maintaining computer‑based information systems in an accurate and timely manner. Experience in a target‑driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, non‑verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels and in a variety of settings.
• Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex‑offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of "Ex‑Offenders" can be found on our website under "About us".

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension – 5% Employee, 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 × salary life assurance
• Annual salary pay review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.